Oahu Weather Forecast for May 20, 2026

Oahu Weather Forecast for May 20, 2026

Trade winds will steadily strengthen through Thursday and could produce advisory level winds by Thursday afternoon, especially over Maui County and the Big...

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Oahu Surf Forecast for May 20, 2026
Oahu Surf Forecast for May 20, 2026

Small, short to medium period north-northwest swell energy will decline through Thursday. The next small north- northwest swell will move into the Hawaii...

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Oahu News:

David Lazar selected as Honolulu's next police chief, ending nearly a year-long search for new leadership, marks a significant change for the city's law enforcement. Meanwhile, a slight uptick in Oahu's homeless count was reported in 2026, though some progress has been noted. On the infrastructure front, Costco is planning a standalone gas station in Kalihi with 40 fueling locations, set to open by the end of 2027. Traffic disruptions were also caused by a brush fire in Nanakuli that led to significant backups near Waianae. In crime news, Nathaniel Radimak was sentenced to seven years in prison for a road rage incident in Kakaako from 2025. Lastly, for those interested in cultural experiences, a guide to 10 lūʻau experiences on Oʻahu offers a glimpse into traditional Hawaiian celebrations featuring music, hula, and fire dancing.

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Maui Surf Forecast for May 21, 2026

Small, short- to medium-period north-northwest swell energy will decline through Thursday. The next small north-northwest swell will move into the Hawaii...

Bishop Museum’s J. Watumull Planetarium shares May 2026 Astronomical Phenomena

Educators from the Museum’s J. Watumull Planetarium note that people on Oʻahu will experience a Lahaina Noon on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, and all major Hawaiian Islands will see a Blue Moon on Saturday, May 30, 2026.

Haleakalā National Park Announces the Reopening of the Summit Visitor Center 

On Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 8 am, Haleakalā National Park will reopen the Haleakalā Visitor Center (at 10,000 foot elevation) with temporary exhibits and store merchandise. The closure was necessary to allow for repairs and improvements to the building.

Karate, culinary, ninja, and robotics camps added to Seabury Hall’s Summer Program

Four new camp offerings for students entering grades 3-9 have been added to Seabury Hall’s Summer Camp program. 

Two defense contractors arrested for bribery and major fraud conspiracy scheme involving Hawaiʻi-Pacific Innovation Campus

The Justice Department announced criminal charges against Leonard Pick, 62, of Palm Beach Shores, Florida, and Brian Kent, 59, of Tampa, Florida, for allegedly orchestrating a bribery and major fraud conspiracy that corrupted the competitive procurement process for a Department of War technology innovation lab in the Pacific.

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Annual rainbow trout season opens in late June at Kōkeʻe

There will be no lottery this year; anglers can fish from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily from June 20 through Sept. 30 in the public fishing area; you must have a valid Hawai‘i freshwater game-fishing license, which can be purchased now online.

Schatz co-introduces bipartisan legislation to help bring more doctors, surgeons to Hawai‘i

The need for general surgeons is especially high in rural and other underserved communities; there is a 14% shortage of surgeons in Hawai‘i overall, with Hawai‘i Island alone at a 40% shortage, forcing many residents to travel off-island to receive care they need.

Draft Statewide Long-Range Land Transportation Plan now available online

Public comment sought on draft state plan and Kauaʻi regional plan; plans provide comprehensive framework to guide transportation investment, policy and decision-making.

Kauai Weather Forecast for May 21, 2026

Trade winds will steadily strengthen through Thursday and a wind advisory has been issued for areas of Maui County and Big Island through Thursday night...

Kauai Surf Forecast for May 21, 2026

Small, short- to medium-period north-northwest swell energy will decline through Thursday. The next small north-northwest swell will move into the Hawaii...

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Top 10 things to do on Big Island for May 22-28: Graduation Celebration Concert, Lord of the Juggling Rings, Tropicaliente 4, free climbing day and more

This weekend marks the unofficial beginning of summer, with Memorial Day on Monday, May 25, and the Big Island, especially Puna, has plenty to do for revelers looking to celebrate during the long holiday break.

National Geographic includes Kauaʻi among its 15 best places in the world for food right now

It's not just any Hawaiian food that got the Garden Isle — along with Oʻahu and Maui — on this list, it was saimin, and Hamura Saimin in Līhuʻe is a perfect place to get your hands on a bowl of the piping hot, slightly salty noodle soup.

Hawaiʻi Youth Poet Laureate program returns to the Hilo Palace Theater

Punahou School student Safa Ahmed as the 2026 Hawaiʻi Youth Poet Laureate, which is a program to connect young voices and writers from across all islands.

Hawaii County Weather Forecast for May 21, 2026

Trade winds will steadily strengthen through Thursday and a wind advisory has been issued for areas of Maui County and Big Island through Thursday night...

Hawaii County Surf Forecast for May 21, 2026

Small, short- to medium-period north-northwest swell energy will decline through Thursday. The next small north-northwest swell will move into the Hawaii...